American Arcadia Gets Extended Reveal During Summer Game Fest
Call of the Sea creators Out of the Blue and Raw Fury show dark details of their deadly televised utopia
STOCKHOLM – June 9, 2022 – Out of the Blue, developers of the critically acclaimed Call of the Sea, and Raw Fury have revealed the first extended trailer of American Arcadia during today’s Summer Game Fest. This world premiere offers the first detailed look at the upcoming 2.5D platformer and first-person puzzler, where players explore the unique stories of two characters – each with their own distinct gameplay – whose lives and fates are intertwined.
Welcome to Arcadia, a ‘70s-style, retro-futuristic metropolis promising a life of luxury and comfort for everyone. Only, citizens don’t realize they’re playing roles in American Arcadia, the world’s most popular reality show that’s been broadcasting live, 24/7, for decades, and their supposed utopia is not all it seems. Under the eyes of countless viewers, popular citizens lead a carefree life, but those who fall out of the audience’s favor risk a more dangerous outcome…
“Trevor is just an average person living a mundane life, enjoying his daily routine and the small little things that make him happy,” says Tatiana Delgado, co-founder and Creative Director at Out of the Blue. “In the real world that wouldn’t be a problem, but in Arcadia, not being popular enough means trouble. But he’s found help from a mysterious voice promising to guide him through American Arcadia‘s backstage to his freedom. Is this offer real, or merely a gimmick to raise audience ratings?”
American Arcadia Features:
- Escape a ‘70s Televised Utopia: Discover a gripping story presented uniquely as a documentary, with character interviews and interrogations as you progress.
- Two Experiences in One Game: Control two characters with completely distinct play styles: one a 2.5D side-scroller with challenging platforming action, breathtaking chases, stealth and puzzles, the other a full 3D first-person game with hacking, exploration, stealth elements and puzzles.
- Rich Characters & Performances: Exceptional voice talent, including Yuri Lowenthal (Spider-Man, Prince of Persia, Call of the Sea), Krizia Bajos (Cyberpunk 2077, League of Legends) and Cissy Jones (Firewatch, Life is Strange, Call of the Sea), breathe life into a world of compelling characters.
American Arcadia is part of this year’s TRIBECA Games Festival, running until June 19. Those interested in playing the exclusive demo can book a screening at TRIBECA’s website. More information on the title will also be revealed during this year’s Future Games Show on June 11.
American Arcadia is coming soon to PC and consoles and is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more information about the game, visit www.americanarcadiagame.com.
About Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue is a video games company based in Madrid, formed by a group of veteran developers focused on puzzle and narrative adventures. The studio’s purpose is to make games with quality and attention to detail, creating coherent and lively stories, environments and worlds that resonate with players. After releasing their debut title – the BAFTA-nominated Call of the Sea, which won several awards and garnered much industry recognition – the Out of the Blue studio doubled in size and scope, now working on multiple projects a year.
About Raw Fury
Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke, and David Martinez. We do not care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.
